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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Rukmani complains to the other women about the village's expansion and its resulting noise, Kunthi insults her. What does Kunthi call Rukmani?
(a) A scared little girl.
(b) A backward child.
(c) An ignorant woman.
(d) A village girl.

2. Who helps Selvam obtain his new position?
(a) Kunthi.
(b) Biswas.
(c) Kenny.
(d) Arjun.

3. When Rukmani begins taking better care of herself and leaving more of the farming work to Nathan, what does she do in her spare time?
(a) She visits with Kunthi.
(b) She writes.
(c) She teaches the neighborhood children.
(d) She goes for long walks.

4. What fruit does Rukmani first grow that earns Nathan's praise?
(a) A mango.
(b) A pumpkin.
(c) A kiwi.
(d) An orange.

5. What is the result of the strike for Arjun and Thambi?
(a) They receive longer breaks.
(b) They receive higher wages.
(c) They lose their jobs.
(d) They are promoted.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 12, Rukmani also learns that Selvam is leaving the village. What is his new job?

2. What is the village doctor's name?

3. After learning that Nathan killed a cobra, Kali disagrees with his action. Why?

4. What does Rukmani see as a positive result of the foreigners returning to the village?

5. Which of the women is thrilled that the village has gone from being a simple group of mud huts to a small town?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Rukmani begin selling her vegetables in the village?

2. After marrying Nathan and moving to his village, how does Rukmani react when she first sees her new home?

3. At the beginning of Chapter 21, Rukmani says that Selvam has ceased to belong to her and Nathan. Why?

4. The farmers gather dung from their fields early each morning. What is the dung used for?

5. What is a negative consequence of the construction workers suddenly appearing in the village?

6. Why does Rukmani's mother not approve of her learning to read and write?

7. When Kenny offers to help Rukmani after she confides she has no sons, what is Rukmani's initial reaction to his offer of help?

8. Why is Sacrabani isolated from the other children?

9. Who are the three women that Rukmani first meets at the river shortly after arriving in Nathan's village?

10. Why do Rukmani and Nathan not immediately return to their village after learning that Murugan cannot be found?

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